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Fwd: MIT expands its D2O model
by Subbiah Arunachalam 19 Aug '23

19 Aug '23

Friends, Here is an interesting news story. The Direct to Open (or D2O) model of distributing books published by the MIT Press has entered the second year and many more titles will be added this year. https://publishingperspectives.com/2023/08/open-access-mit-press-to-expand-… Other publishers, especially university and society publishers, would do well to follow this model. This action of MIT (similar to the Subscription to Open or S2O model of Annual Reviews Inc. who expect to make all their 51 journals S2O by year end) is in line with Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Trusteeship :Those who can afford should take care of those who cannot. Best wishes, Arun

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Congratulations to Dr. Meeramani N, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
by Tejeshwari m.r 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

Dear All, We are proud to express that our librarian, Dr. Meeramani N, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore has been awarded as the "Best Librarian" for the year 2023 by the Government of Karnataka, Department of Public Libraries. Congratulations Madam. This is the reward for your dedication and contribution to the development of libraries and library science. I wish you a happy and prosperous future. Warmest Regards, Mrs. Tejeshwari, M R, and Team Learning Resource Centre, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Jayanagar, Bangalore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Assistant (Temporary) - IBAB, Bangalore
by Avinash Chinchure 16 Aug '23

16 Aug '23

ADVERTISEMENT - Library Assistant (Temporary) Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bangalore (https://www.ibab.ac.in) invites online applications for the below-mentioned position: Name of the Post: Library Assistant (Temporary) Number of Posts: One Essential Qualification: Masters in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.) from a recognized University/Institute with 55% marks. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant library experience working in any reputed academic or research institution. Desirable: Good communication skills. Working experience in MS Office Applications, Library Management Software (preferably KOHA). Familiar with online/electronic resources and services. Ability to work both independently and in a team. Age: Below 35 years as of 1st January 2023. Consolidated Remuneration: As per IBAB norms. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements may send their application along with the latest CV and true copies of relevant certificates/testimonials in support of qualification and experience on or before 8th September 2023. Candidates may email their application as a single PDF file to admin_assist2(a)ibab.ac.in. The subject line of the email must include "Application for the post of Library Assistant". The shortlisted candidates will be called for Written Test and Interview. The selected candidate will be required to join immediately. The candidate should be willing to work in shifts. The appointment is purely on a temporary basis initially for a period of one year. Extension of tenure is subject to satisfactory performance. About IBAB IBAB supports and leads the biotechnology academic ecosystem through its academic and new initiatives in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Big Data. IBAB is an autonomous institute governed by eminent representatives from academia, industry and government and advised by eminent scientists of the country. The Library at IBAB is housed at the heart of its premises, making it easily accessible to students in both classrooms and hostel. The library has thousands of books and other resources that cover a wide spectrum of subjects and also subscribes to various journals. It provides generous study space and is an excellent support system to the institute's academic and entrepreneurial activities. The last date for sending the application is 8th September 2023 to admin_assist2(a)ibab.ac.in https://www.ibab.ac.in/careers/advertisement-library-assistant-temporary/ ---------------------------- Administrative Officer, IBAB, Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] International symposium on "Digital Libraries: Sustainable Development in Education" at NDLI, IIT, Kharagpur
by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

Friends, I just saw Mr Hemanta Biswal's mail on the forthcoming international symposium on "Digital Libraries: Sustainable Development in Education," to be held at NDLI, IITKh. I am particularly happy to note the emphasis on ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION. India has taken many initiatives in the area of open and accessible education. The NPTEL programme of IITs (in partnership with IISc) is indeed something the nation can be proud of. [IITM and IISc are now offerng online courses open to all without the need to clear JEE]. SWAYAM is another commendable programme. A friend, a renowned physicist, told me the inspiring story about an autorickshaw driver with middle school education becoming a lecturer in a college after learning through open courses available through SWAYAM and completing his class XII, undergraduate and postgraduate studies (over several years). On the other hand, we also see many universities offering correspondence courses and turning out less than satisfactory graduates in large numbers. I am sure the forthcoming conference at IITKh would discuss the issue of quality control in online education. As we are talking about a G20 event, I would like to draw your attention to the work of Commonwealth of Learning, to which many Indians have made stellar contributions. While we are discussing a conference on 'digital libraries,' I wish to alert you to the general feeling that we host too many conferences, talks and webinars but do not match it with commensurate action. Let us take 'digital,' 'equitable,' 'inclusive' and 'open' access to knowledge. I have lost count of the number of events held in recent times in our country and the number of papers and theses written on this theme. What is the reality? According to COKI, only about 30% of India's research output is available as open access. My colleagues and longtime coauthors Muthu Madhan and Subbiah Gunasekaran tell me that India's share in preprint servers such as arXiv, bioRxiv and medRxiv is also much smaller than one would expect. A very large proportion of papers are published in expensive commercial journals, some after the authors/their institutions or funders have paid a huge article publishing charge. And most researchets in India have no access to these journals. Which means most Indian researchers cannot even read these papers, which in the first place came out of research supported by Indian taxpayers. It would be great if this conference comes up with concrete proposals to make knowledge produced in the G20 countries (and the rest of the world) 'born open' and available to all who want to access it. With best wishes, Subbiah Arunachalam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International symposium on "Digital Libraries: Sustainable Development in Education" at National Digital Library of India (NDLI), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
by Hemanta Biswal` 12 Aug '23

12 Aug '23

The National Digital Library of India (NDLI) is pleased to invite researchers, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to submit their papers for presentation at the international symposium titled "Digital Libraries: Sustainable Development in Education," organized to commemorate India's presidency and organization of the G20 summit this year. This symposium aims to explore the role of digital libraries in promoting sustainable development in education and invites submissions on the following themes: Theme: Digital Libraries for Accessible Education Inclusive and equitable access to digital libraries for diverse learners Strategies to overcome barriers to accessing educational resources Enhancing accessibility for marginalized communities and persons with disabilities Theme: Digital Literacy and Skills Development Innovative approaches to promoting digital literacy through digital libraries Digital skills development for lifelong learning and employability Digital libraries as platforms for upskilling and reskilling initiatives Theme: Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Access Creation, curation, and dissemination of OER through digital libraries Licensing, copyright, and intellectual property issues in open-access resources Collaborative models for sustainable development and sharing of OER Theme: Technology and Innovation in Digital Libraries Applications of emerging technologies (AI, ML, NLP, AR & VR etc.) in digital libraries Metadata standards and digital preservation in the age of rapid technological advancements User experience design and user-centric innovations in digital library interfaces Theme: Policy and Governance for Digital Libraries Policy frameworks for the sustainable development of digital libraries Copyright and fair use considerations in digital library ecosystems Ethical issues in data collection, privacy, and security in digital libraries Authors are invited to submit original research papers, case studies, or conceptual papers addressing the above themes or related topics. Submissions should contribute to advancing knowledge, providing insights, and sharing best practices in leveraging digital libraries for sustainable development in education. Selected papers will be presented at the symposium and published in the conference proceedings. Submission Process: Authors are requested to submit their papers by visiting the symposium's official website http://iconf.ndl.gov.in/. For any inquiries, please contact iconf(a)ndl.gov.in. Important Dates: Abstract Submission Deadline: 30.08.23 (2page extended abstract) Notification of Acceptance: 15.09.23 Final Paper Submission Deadline: 10.10.23 Symposium Dates: 20.11.23 to 22.11.23 Thanking you -- Hemanta Kumar Biswal Assistant Librarian Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers for JLICT, V12, No 2 (July 2023- Dec. 2023)
by Dr Mange Ram 12 Aug '23

12 Aug '23

The Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) Print ISSN: 2278-3482/ Online ISSN: 2456-9399 is a peer-reviewed journal (half yearly) and Indexed (Scientific Indexing Service at S.N. 3851) is published by the editorial board of JLICT and having Impact Factor 4.256 Cosmos (http://cosmosimpactfactor.com/page/journals_details/5368.html) Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) cover all areas of library science related with ICT. The online version of the journal may seek at this site: https://indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jlict&type=home… journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence and will publish: Original articles in basic and applied research, case studies, critical reviews & surveys. We invite you to submit your manuscript(s) to: jlict2012@gmail.com only upto 5th October 2023. Format for Submission of the papers: Font: times new roman, Size: 12, and in single space with linked references (APA Style) as examples are given below: References/Bibliographies: 1. Book: Kidder, T. (1981). The soul of a new machine. Boston: Little, Brown & Company. Frank, R. H., & Bernanke, B. (2007). Principles of macro-economic (3rd Ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. 2. Edited Book: Gibbs, J. T., & Huang, L. N. (Eds.). (2001). Children of colour: Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 3. Article/Papers: Ku, G. (2008). Learning to de-escalate: The effects of regret in escalation of commitment. Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Processes, 105(2), 221-232. Sanchez, D., & King-Toler, E. (2007). Addressing disparities consultation and outreach strategies for university settings. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 59(4), 286-295. 4. Journal article from a subscription database (no DOI): Colvin, G. (2008, July 21). Information worth billions. Fortune, 158(2), 73-79. Retrieved from Business Source Complete, EBSCO. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com 5. Magazine article, in print: Kluger, J. (2008, January 28). Why we love. Time, 171(4), 54-60. 6. Newspaper article, no author, in print: As prices surge, Thailand pitches OPEC-style rice cartel. (2008, May 5). The Wall Street Journal, p. A9. 7. Corporate author, author as the publisher, accessed online: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2000). Tasmanian yearbook 2000 (No. 1301.6). Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Author. Retrieved from http://www.ausstats .abs.gov.au /ausstats/subscriber.nsf /0/CA2568710006989... $File/13016_2000.pdf The article may be sent to the following e-mail address only jlict2012(a)gmail.com only upto 5th October 2023. Note:  E-copy of the paper will be provided free of cost to authors. Editor in Chief Dr. P. P. Rawat, Former Chief Librarian (Retd), SGPGI, Lucknow (UP) Dr. Mange Ram   -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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by Subbiah Arunachalam 12 Aug '23

12 Aug '23

Friends, Today is Librarians Day. On this day, let us rededicate ourselves to serve our user communities - be they professors, scientists, research students, school children and their teachers, professionals, or the lay public. Let us remember ours is a service profession and the greatest reward we can get is the smile on the face of a satisfied user. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IEEE Papers for our Research Scholar
by Dr. Pradip Das 11 Aug '23

11 Aug '23

Dear Professional friends. I will highly appreciate it if you kindly arrange to send me the following IEEE articles. This will be used for research purposes only. 1. Title: loT & Vision Based Environment Monitoring System Publisher IEEE Author-Yoga Bhavagna Jonnala: Laasya Sree Talluru, Saketh Kapuganti, Jetendra Joshi DOI -10.1109/IOCT56969.2023.10076137 2. Title: IOT-based Smart Trash Bin for Real-Time Monitoring and Management of Solid Waste Publisher-IEEE Author-Ayush Parth $ Kumar: Basi Jithendra Sai Kumar; R L Bharath; R Amirtharajan; Padmapriya Pravinkumar. DOI-10.1109/ICCCI56745.2023.10128267 -- *Regards **……* _______________________________________________ * Dr. Pradip Das* *Ph. D., MBA (HR), M. Phil, M. L. I. Sc., B. L. I. Sc., B. Sc. (Chem)* *Director/University Librarian - Knowledge Resource Center, * *MIT Art, Design and Technology University,* *In Charge - Library, ** Institute of Design, * *Under MIT Art, Design and Technology University,* *Raj Baug, Next to Hadapsar,* *Loni-Kalbhor, Maharashtra – 412201. * *Phone : +91-20-67652342, Cell : 9420836138* *E-mail :pradipbhadreswardas@gmail.com <pradipbhadreswardas(a)gmail.com> Or Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com <Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com>* ****Blogger : http://pradip-dipra.blogspot.com <http://pradip-dipra.blogspot.com>* *Research Gate : http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pradip_Das4 <http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pradip_Das4>* *Skype ID : pradipbhadreswardas* *Twitter : @pradipbdas // https://twitter.com/pradipbdas <https://twitter.com/pradipbdas>* *FaceBook : https://www.facebook.com/pradip.das.142240 <https://www.facebook.com/pradip.das.142240>* *LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pradip-das-a33b9142/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pradip-das-a33b9142/>* *Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en <https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INVITATION-International Conference on Empowering Minds: Collaborative Learning for Teachers, Librarians and Researchers 11-13 January 2024
by Shekar H P 11 Aug '23

11 Aug '23

Dear Forum Members. We are pleased to inform you that, A three days *International Conference on Empowering Minds: Collaborative Learning for Teachers, Librarians and Researchers *being organised on* 11-13 January 2024 *at St.Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore, Karnataka (India) in collaboration with LIS Academy Bangalore. Interested authors can submit original articles for the conference in advance. The selected articles will be published in an edited book form with ISBN. *Important Dates:* *Last date for submission of full text papers: 05 November 2023* *Acceptance Notification: 15 November 2023* *Conference Date: 11-13 January 2024.* *For more information please explore the website: *www.agnesconference.com Thanking you Dr. Vishala B.K Conference Convener Selection Grade Librarian St. Agnes College, Mangalore Ph: 0824-2218414, 9448824505 -- Dr. Shekar H P Librarian and Area Head, Department of Library and Information Science JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IRAI -- 230811 -- Interesting Reads And Information & CSI, IEEE CS, ACM Events in Aug 2023
by Mohan Hr 11 Aug '23

11 Aug '23

*IRAI -- 230811 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 230811 at https://bit.ly/irai-230811 Artificial Intelligence for the Poor The 10 Biggest Mistakes Companies Make When Creating an AI Strategy Machine Intelligence: Real or Oxymoron? New Research Report on Enterprise Generative AI Adoption An Overview of Catastrophic AI Risks The Workers Behind AI Rarely See Its Rewards. This Indian Startup Wants to Fix That Most Popular APIs this year Airbnb Hosts Try to Evade City Regulations, From Copenhagen to Catalonia The Creative Ways Teachers Are Using ChatGPT in the Classroom Future of Education - A perspective *Quiz* What type of website is Flipkey? (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 230821) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 230801: 1st Aug *Past IRAI Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 230811: https://bit.ly/irai-230811 Stories in IRAI -- 230801: https://bit.ly/irai-230801 Stories in IRAI -- 230721: https://bit.ly/irai-230721 Stories in IRAI -- 230711: https://bit.ly/irai-230711 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD *Forthcoming Events* 12th Aug 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar. IEEE CS Madras , ACM Chennai & CSI Chennai jointly present a webinar on "Security – Vulnerability Handling and Patch Management" by Speaker: Ms. T.T. Mini, Cybersecurity Technologist, Dell Technologies Bangalore Register at https://bit.ly/3K5wW73 Google Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/nqi-iadw-vrg YouTube live streaming Link: https://youtube.com/live/Tx56wW1j-B0?feature=share 25th Aug 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennal cordially invite you to the webinar on Striving for Simplicity in Software Development by Mr. Kiran Vijayakumar, Head of Project Engineering, Matrimony.com. Register at https://bit.ly/3Ovzvlu 28th Aug 2023 at 4.30 pm IST. Webinar IEEE OES Madras, IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai and CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Role of AI and Edge Computing in Sustainable Ocean Health by Dr. Tien Anh Tran, Principal Investigator / Assistant Professor, Vietnam Maritime University, Vietnam & Research Fellow @ Seoul National University, South Korea. Register at: https://bit.ly/47qtHRD Events in Aug 2023: https://bit.ly/aug2023events

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